Begin Treating Head Lice Today

Once head lice are found in the home, realistic measures for treating them should be undertaken as soon as possible.

There are many myths surrounding these parasites but it is important to understand the facts. Head lice do not jump or fly. They do not transfer communicable diseases. They are passed from person to person through the personal contact of people or their belongings.

Head lice need the heat and food source of blood from the scalp to survive. They will live for approximately a month but can only survive off the scalp for one to two days. Head lice are a human parasite and can not be transferred by animals. Good personal hygiene does not make one immune from these pests.

When treating for them, both the entire family and living environment should be addressed. First the infected person should be treated using appropriate shampoos and hair treatments. Nits and dead lice should be carefully removed by a thorough combing using the specially designed head lice combs. Other members of the family should be carefully checked to avoid any additional infestations.

Then all items in the environment should be checked. Bedding, clothing, and personal items such as combs, brushes, and hair ties should be cleaned, sanitized, or tossed. All areas the infected person has had access to should be checked and cleaned. This includes all carpeting, upholstered furniture, and even the car.

This process should be repeated several times to be sure to kill any lice that may have been missed. In addition, nits (the lice eggs) take about a week to ten days to hatch so you want to be sure to repeat all treatments after all existing eggs could have hatched.

Once identified, head lice should be treated aggressively to avoid any further spread of the infestation. With appropriate and timely action, you can quickly stop the outbreak and eradicate these pests before they have the chance to become a greater problem.

By: Christy Patterson

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